Dance Boss Podcast

I am not a religious person at all, but I'm very spiritual. And I am learning to follow what my higher power has planned for me, instead of letting fear and ego take the wheel. It's not always easy to let go of things. Especially those things you thought you really wanted. But I'm here to tell you that it is okay to transition, and sometimes that is for the best! In this final episode, #221, of the Dance Boss Podcast, I talk about my transition from online business coaching to public speaking and what that means for the Dance Boss Podcast. I get transparent about the privilege I have in order to make these transitions. And, I share the path my life is on now and my current interest in life coaching.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Subscribe to My Youtube Channel: @erinpompa Follow Me on Instagram: @erinpspeaks  Follow Me on TikTok: @erinpompa

Being a dance teacher or studio owner, you want to do everything and be everything for your students. You find yourself taking workshops and courses to learn as much as you can, so you can bring it all to them. But many times it feels like you're “pretending to teach” instead of actually teaching. Well… I have a solution for you! Ella Rosewood is the creator of Crelata, “fun and sequential on-demand dance classes for kids, designed by dance education experts.” And in episode #220 of the Dance Boss Podcast, we sit down to dissect her business. We talk about her early journey, the steps she took to bring her business to life, and how we can bring dance into the classroom more.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

Every dancer is different. Every dancer's needs are different. A great way to find out what your specific body needs, is through genetic testing. And for dancers and athletes, DanceRX is bridging that gap between science and dance. DanceRX is “a health and wellness resource to enable and support the advancement of the dancer's education through a personalized experience,” and today I get to sit down with the woman behind the idea, Sarah Haslock-Johnson. In episode #219 of the Dance Boss Podcast, Sarah and I dive deep into the journey she took from idea to actualization. We also talk about the power of networking, challenges Sarah faces in business, some 5-year goals for DanceRX, and much more.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

The world needs more dance bosses, and that all comes down to being a leader. Being a leader in your classroom or studio, in your online dance business, and in your personal life. We need more dance bosses to bring more people into dance. To remind us that dance is not just for performance, but also just for the sake of dancing. In episode #218 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I sit down with Natalie Orr, dance teacher and coach for dancers. We talk about what it means to be a leader, the importance of curiosity and exploration, what a coach really does, and so much more.  I also challenge you to think about what you need to give yourself permission to do. And DM me and Natalie on Instagram @erin.pompa and @nataliedanza to let us know!   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

Do you feel like you're always putting out fires in your dance business? You're always finding issues and creating solutions. And you're missing out on valuable teaching/coaching time. If this is you, then it's probably time to create some boundaries and policies that will actually work for you and your goals. In episode #217 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into the what, why, and how of getting out of the “putting out fires” rut, and stepping into teaching classes from your zone of genius.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

In life, we teach people how to treat us. From spouses to children to parents to friends to coworkers, the list is endless. And dance students and studio staff are no different.  In episode #216 of the Dance Boss Podcast, part 1 of a 3-part series, I dive into creating sustainable boundaries and policies for your dance business.     Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

Are you a dancepreneur who is having a hard time raising your prices? You want to serve your community and make sure everyone has access. And you're so used to working with the bare minimum and being the “starving artist.” But when you look at the life you want to live, the life you are working toward, that mindset doesn't actually align with it.  You wonder, “will my community still trust me, if my program is expensive?' In episode #215 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I sit down with Cynthia Paniagua, dancer, choreographer, and dance educator, and we dive into just that. We talk: Learning to feel worthy and understand value Mindsets Cynthia had to shift to build her dance business The importance of having clarity Working through imposter syndrome and having courage   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

Have you heard of dance movement therapy? Before talking to Erica Hornthal, CEO of Chicago Dance Therapy, I had no idea what it really was, but I had so much fun deconstructing her business and I know you will benefit from this conversation. In episode #214 of the Dance Boss Podcast, Erica and I discuss her online dance business, how it started, and how it has shifted.  We talk:  How Erica got into this work and how she knew she was on the right path Meeting community needs instead of using your own judgment How COVID affected her business and shifted her perspective “Balancing” being a mom with running a business And Erica's new book, Body Aware   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

As this year comes to a close, I want to reflect on the many changes I've made since the start of Dance Boss. Personally and professionally, I've grown so much and I am grateful for it. In episode #213 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into my first year of business and how it impacted my life. I share my biggest struggles, my aha moments, and my plans for the future.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

Today I am sharing a training workshop I did for DSO Connect in the summer of 2020.  My presentation was originally called “systemizing your dance classroom,” but as I listened to it, I realized that it was really about teaching with intentionality.  In episode #212 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into what it means to be a dance educator, not a dance teacher, differentiating instruction, and creating lesson plans to foster your student's needs. It is value packed with actionable steps you can use to help make your classes meaningful.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

Beginning with the end in mind, like any good meal prep you need a plan. The same holds true for dance class prep.  Think of the combination as your recipe and the rest of the class (warm-ups, across the floor, etc.) as your ingredients.  In episode #211 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I talk all about scaffolding your dance classes and structuring them in a way that helps students learn deep and also saves you time on the planning end.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

I remember when I first started my online dance business, I wanted all the quick fixes. I wanted a roadmap of the work I needed to do to be successful. But now I know that there is no map because everyone's journey is different. It's about leaning into what you're curious about and doing that deep inner work to let the next step come to you, instead of forcing it. In episode #210 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I sit down with Crystal Nicholls, a professional dancer, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach (CTNC), and Certified Holistic Health Coach. We talk about:  The importance of having a business coach Perfectionism in the dance world The sense of guilt that artists feel when they want to explore other things And creating space for yourself to grow into other things   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

How did $15,000 change my business and starving artist mindset?  Do you want to talk about uncomfortable? Recording this episode was extremely uncomfortable for me because sharing my journey on money is still a bit painful… But, I'm here to do uncomfortable things so here we go! In episode #209 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I talk about: How growing up in an inner city and being an artist impacted my relationship with money The realization that I could actually afford to invest in my business but, the lack of responsibility I had around my money was what was blocking me How a $15,000 investment helped release me from the pain I was putting myself through with the way that I was handling my finances As always I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic. It is conversation that drives growth and I invite that here… So DM me on Instagram @erin.pompa and let me know!   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

Okay… what we're not doing here is putting Band-Aids on the problems! In this episode I WILL NOT be talking about: Reels Hashtags Live video A posting schedule That stuff is great. But that stuff is not marketing! That stuff enhances your marketing! In episode #208 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I'm here to give you a cure for the problem. I share with you three things you can do now to improve your marketing and get your first paid clients: Know your money and why your program is priced the way it is.  Decide what area of your expertise you want to focus on. Define how your program solves a problem for a specific person.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

Think about all the things you learned in dance. Teamwork, accountability, flexibility, determination, creativity… Now think about how these dance skills translate into life skills. It's really beautiful when you recognize how dance has shaped your life, even if you're no longer dancing, and as Brandon Cournay says, it's boss-level stuff. In episode #207 of the Dance Boss Podcast, Brandon and I have an amazing conversation about his business Dance Device Lab and how they serve studios nationwide with student-focused, interactive, and engaging in-home events.  We also talk: How the lack of modern and composition in many studio spaces can lead to less creativity and teamwork in students Both the healthy and unhealthy aspects of social media, and it's importance in business His system for managing teachers and DDL's back-end structure Building a dance business based on his network and community  And much more!   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

If you dream about another way to live your life rather than teaching dance full time, then this episode is for you!  Friend, I know you are worn down from the grind of teaching dance. You are tired, you feel stuck and your wheels are spinning full of “what ifs…” I got you! From episode #206 of the Dance Boss Podcast, you will walk away with: What to do when you feel stuck teaching dance Action steps to take to start to create the pathway from FT dance teacher to business owner   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes  Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

If you want a warm and fuzzy, “everyone can live their dreams,” kind of talk… this ain't it! If you are here for some real direction on how to overcome your fears and start your online dance business, then you're in the right place! In episode #205 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into: Identifying the real fears that are holding you back. Setting unrealistic expectations can fuel your fear. Actions you can take to move in spite of fear.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

There are a lot of feelings that come with being an entrepreneur. There are a lot of mental shifts that must be made. But having a growth mindset, and knowing that mistakes are a part of the process can make those shifts easier. And listening to your audience can help you take the emotion out of it and make decisions based on data. In episode #204 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Chelsea Pierotti and we talk about her business, A Passion For Dance, how it started, the iterations it has gone through, and where it is now.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

I'm not talking about throwing caution to the wind, walking out of your full-time dance teaching job, and starting your own business…  That's not what I'm talking about. What I am talking about is following your intuition, your curiosity, the breadcrumbs, the calling for a different life for yourself… I stood in front of the dance classroom and I realized I didn't wanna be a dance teacher anymore. The transition didn't happen overnight.  It was a 5-year journey of me leaning into what I felt called to do next. In episode #203 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into how to start laying the foundation for the life and dance business you have been called to create while working your dance teaching job full-time.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

Are you building a dance business for charity or are you building it to change your life? Your online dance business doesn't have to only be about serving others. It can also be about serving yourself! In episode #202 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I cover: The decision you need to make if you want to use your dance gifts to create a business that brings you 5K months. The tangible steps you need to take in order to create that 5K-month pathway for yourself.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

Imagine putting something out into the universe and the universe giving you exactly what you need. Imagine thinking you couldn't do something and then finding a way to do it. Wanting to be a part of the dance world but not knowing how, and then learning that you can be a choreographer, even a dancer too! Wanting to make a dance film and then meeting a bunch of people who can help you do just that at a Christmas party… The gap between wanting to do something and actually doing that thing can be scary, but you can push past fear! And in episode #201 of the Dance Boss Podcast, we talk about how.  In this episode, I sit with director and choreographer, Caroline Liviakis, and we talk about how to direct and choreograph a dance film.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

SubTitle: Dance Boss with Erin Pompa  I don't know about you, but I like to sit in the passenger seat sometimes… I like to enjoy the view and help navigate, while someone else does the driving. And it's the same in my business. My vision for building a team wasn't me just giving directions without any creative freedom. No! I really wanted to build a team to make me better.  And I could only get better by letting my team's ideas, thoughts, and perspectives into my universe.  I wanted to hire a team to help my business thrive! And in episode #200 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I introduce you to my team, who has helped me do just that!   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

On a TikTok video, Elizabeth Gilbert (Author of Eat, Pray, Love & Big Magic) differentiated between hobby, job, career, vocation… This rocked my mind and confirmed to me even more that I am a person who wants, is determined, and is driven to use my vocation to change lives. And this drive I have is so in alignment with the work that I do with my clients. My clients feel called to create the programs they create based on the experiences they have had in life. It brings me so much joy to be a vessel that allows dance professionals to see possibilities, and to create programs that impact the dance community beyond technique. In episode #199 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into this and so much more! After you listen, head on over to Instagram and DM me @erinpride and let me know your biggest takeaway.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

Deciding to start my online dance business while working full-time showed me that I could do hard things. It showed me that I could dream audacious, ridiculous goals, pursue them and make them come to life! It also showed me that when I fail I can recover. In episode #198 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into how starting my online dance business has improved my life.  And it has nothing to do with money… I also dive into the inner workings of DancePreneur Academy, my 6-month group program, where I help you, the dance professional, identify your area of specialty, create a group program based on that area specialty, and start generating 5K months in your online dance business. After you listen, head on over to Instagram and DM me @erinpride and let me know your biggest takeaway.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

Nothing is guaranteed and you are going to fail. Failure is inevitable.  This might not be the marketing tactic that you want to hear, but it is the truth, my friend! You cannot do things, make decisions, start something or not start something based on the fact that you may fail or because the outcome you want is not guaranteed. I know you might not be able to see this now, but it is the failure that is a gift. It is failure that shows you how you need to improve on your life and business journey.  It is the “nothing being guaranteed” that is the fire that lights your a** to keep going. In episode #197 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I talk: How to reframe failure. How not having a guarantee in life actually serves you, not hurts you. 3 ways your business could actually fail and how to avoid them. Do me a solid. If you found this episode useful, I would love to know your #1 takeaway. DM me on Instagram @erinpride and lmk.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

Are you running from the thing because you want it to be easy? Listen, I have run from things and I have buried them. I thought that burying them, hiding from them, and not letting them see the light of day was protecting me. But, what was actually happening when I buried these things was pain.  My self-worth was affected, my relationships were affected, my day-to-day life was affected… And it wasn't until I became courageous enough to face the things that I wanted to hide from that I began enjoying who I am as a person and in life. Now don't get me wrong there are things in my life that I am not ready to face and that is OK but, what matters is that I am willing to face them when the time is right. Some of you are settling for a lesser version of yourself because you are running from the hard work. You are full of potential my friend and just because getting to where you want to in life looks like it's going to be hard, and probably is going to be hard doesn't mean that it's not worth doing.  It doesn't mean you are not capable of doing it. Stop letting hard be your internal excuse! In episode #196 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I sit down with the creator of Embodied Dance, Allison Pagano, and we have an amazing conversation about hearing the calling and doing the hard work. We also talk: Allison's background in dance Embodied Dance, how it started, and how far it has come Growing through discomfort And following messages from your heart no matter what society says Now head on over to Instagram, DM me @erinpride, and tell me what are you ready to stop running from?    Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat. - tinyurl.com/DPAWaitlist1

We misuse the word hard so often.  Hard does not mean impossible. Hard does not mean being out of reach. But that's what we mean when we say it. Hard is defined as demanding great exertion or effort. So what you are really saying to yourself is that starting an online dance business will require me to exert great effort so I am not going to do it.  If that sounds like you then this episode is for you! In episode #195 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I talk about the difference between the hard and the how, and I give you some steps you can take to take hard out of the equation when building your online dance business. Now friend, if you found this episode useful, I would love to know your #1 takeaway. DM me on Instagram @erinpride and lmk.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/ Enrollment is now open for DancePreneur Academy, my 6-month group coaching program where I help dance specialists create 5k months with a signature virtual group training program. Click Here to Schedule Your Enrollment Call - https://tinyurl.com/dpaapplicationpodcast

I was on a call with a woman that is interested in joining DancePreneur Academy and she had this feeling of “why can't I just be satisfied…” This topic is so close to my heart because this is what I felt when I no longer wanted to run my high school dance program.  I know growth doesn't happen in isolation so if I was feeling this and if she could identify with it, I have a feeling that someone out there listening can too! In episode #194 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into moving through the shame, guilt, and fear that comes up when you are no longer happy with your current situation. Can you identify with anything that I shared? If so, head on over to IG and DM me @erinpride and lmk.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/ Enrollment is now open for DancePreneur Academy, my 6-month group coaching program where I help dance specialists create 5k months with a signature virtual group training program. Click Here to Schedule Your Enrollment Call - https://tinyurl.com/podcastdpaapplicationentrypage

I was teaching for about 10 years when I realized that I didn't want to teach anymore. I remember it so vividly… The bell rings. The students come in. They go in the back and change. And my stomach is in knots! I felt so uncomfortable because for the first time I totally and completely understood that I did not want to teach dance anymore! It had nothing to do with my students. It had nothing to do with the school. It had everything to do with me. I just didn't want to do it anymore. And in episode #193 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into why. I talk about the events that led up to creating my online dance business and the internal and external difficulties I faced. I also talk: How I transitioned from running a high school dance program for 15ish years to working for myself and running an online dance business.  The biggest lessons learned as I began exploring what else I could do with my life.  The core values I acquired on my journey of realizing I no longer wanted to teach dance, not knowing what else I could do, and leaving my full-time job and working for myself. After you listen, head on over to IG and DM me @erinpride and lmk your biggest takeaway.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Enrollment is now open for DancePreneur Academy my 6 month group coaching program where I help dance specialists create 5k months with a signature virtual group training program. Click Here to Schedule Your Enrollment Call - https://tinyurl.com/podcastdpaapplicationentrypage  

Are you struggling to pay bills, build savings, and have to work so many jobs while running your business but it's not generating enough money? Do you want to hire others to support you as you grow your business but you don't have enough income to do that? Are you taking on a lot of clients in order to take make enough money to pay your bills, save money, and hire others to help you? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, this is an indication it's time to raise your prices! In episode #192 of the Dance Boss Podcast, we:  Determine when it's time to increase your prices. Analyze the real reason you may be apprehensive to increase your prices. Understand if you are pricing from a place of false worth or value. And design a plan to revise your pricing structure based on your value. After you listen, head on over to IG and DM me @erinpride and lmk are you thinking of raising your pricing for your online dance business?    Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat.  https://erinpompa.as.me/EnrollmentCall

I remember putting in my resignation for my full-time dance teacher job. I was worried!  I worried about what I would do without those full-time benefits that had been sustaining me for fifteen years. I worried about if my online dance business would have the impact and profit that I wanted it to have. And I worried about what my family would think of me. Especially my parents. But I had to do what was best for me. I had to stop making decisions based on what other people wanted for me. I had to step out on faith and take responsibility for doing what I wanted. And you have the power to do that too! In episode #191 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I sit down with Galit Friedlander and we dive into this even more! We talk: Galit's background in dance and all the amazing things she is doing right now The importance of managing your expectations for yourself Making your own choices and living a full life And so much more! Now head on over to Instagram and follow Galit @gogalit to learn more about her and pick her brain.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat.  https://erinpompa.as.me/EnrollmentCall 

In episode #190 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I talk about how serving 1:1 clients in your online dance business may be affecting major areas of your life.  After you listen, take this assessment to see if that's true for you. Give each question a score of 1, 2, or 3: 1 - This is me  2 - Somewhat me 3 - Not me at all    I am stressed if my dance clients don't reach success. I am questioning my worth and my business, and I am afraid I am a fraud. My relationships are being affected because I have no time to nurture them. I am spending all of my time individually catering to my dance clients, checking work, and carrying the emotional weight of my clients. I am helping so many dancers solve so many different kinds of problems that I don't have time for myself. My business does not feel like it can grow because I have no more time or energy to give it emotionally. I don't have time to take on more clients, but I desire more revenue. Now add up your points. If your score was: 1-10 —> I have been exactly where you are. It's time to make a decision about what behaviors you are willing to change to reach your goal. 11-15 —> You are in a good place, my friend. You seem to have stability in your life and feel at peace. I am excited for you! I'd love to know your score! Send it to me in a DM on Instagram @erinpride   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat.  https://erinpompa.as.me/EnrollmentCall

Does this sound like you? You want to learn how to create program qualifiers that call in clients that can get the most from your dance service. You desire to enhance your program outcome so that you and your potential clients are crystal clear on the transformation that you can offer them. You yearn for more clarity in what you offer and how you offer it so that you can feel confident when delivering your services and selling your services. If this sounds familiar then, this one's for you. In episode #189 of the Dance Boss Podcast I talk: What are program qualifiers How they help you call in qualified leads What is a program outcome And how getting clear on what you offer can help you build confidence After you listen, tag me on Instagram at @erinpride and let me know what step you plan to take to get you closer to leaving your dance teaching grind behind.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat.  https://erinpompa.as.me/EnrollmentCall

So you have decided that you wanna work for yourself. You want: more flexibility  more rest  and more exploration in your life. And if you're anything like me you have realized that you want an online dance business. But what you may also be realizing is that it's not working and you are not reaching your financial goals. So leaving your dance teaching grind feels so far away. I get it. I was there. But I found a way to leave my dance teaching grind and now work for myself! In episode #188 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into: Why it's not working.  Why you are not making the revenue you need to leave your dance teaching grind. The shifts you can make right now to increase your revenue and get closer to your goal of leaving your dance teaching grind. How to measure if the shifts are working for you. After you listen, tag me on Instagram at @erinpride and let me know what step you plan to take to get you closer to leaving your dance teaching grind behind.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Did you see Apolla Performance get a deal on Shark Tank? It was so exciting to see our dance community represented and spotlighted on National TV. Check out their shocks now! www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Are you a dance professional that currently offers your services 1:1, through workshops or consulting? Do you desire to gain time and freedom, create scalability, and hit 4-figure months? Inside of DancePreneur Academy, I teach you how to do this by turning your 1:1, consulting/workshops into a curriculum-driven group program. Wanna learn more? Schedule a call and let's chat.  https://erinpompa.as.me/EnrollmentCall

What does success look like to you? Is it making $100,000 in a year? Is it being able to take that vacation to South Africa, or buying that Fendi purse with no regrets?  Or, is it building the online dance business of your dreams? The thing is, no one can tell you what success is to you. Only you can decide for yourself. In this episode of the Dance Boss Podcast, I sit down with Annett Bone and we discuss how she defines success. We talk: Annett's story of how she left dance and came back to it What it's like performing in her 50s The importance of having the right mentors/coaches for you What it means to be an artist And so much more! Now head on over to Instagram and tag me @erinpride to tell me what success means to you.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   DancePreneur Academy is Currently Closed! I am focused on helping dance professionals launch virtual group training programs and increase revenue to 5k months. BUT fear not friend, I'll be back... Sign-up for the waitlist here -> https://bit.ly/Dpa2022

Many of you are offering virtual dance classes because you think it's the only way you can run your business. Many of you are choosing memberships, semester-based classes, drop-ins, and resources and downloads as your business model… But, did you choose this business model because it makes sense with the time you have, the money you have, and the marketing effort you are willing to make?  Or did you choose this business model because it's what you have seen done in the industry? In episode #186 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I discuss: The different types of business models The pros and cons of each business model The financial return of each business model And how to choose which business model is right for you After you listen, hit me up on IG @erinpride and let me know which business model you feel called to.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   DancePreneur Academy is Currently Closed! I am focused on helping dance professionals launch virtual group training programs and increase revenue to 5k months. BUT fear not friend, I'll be back... Sign-up for the waitlist here -> https://bit.ly/Dpa2022

When I started my online dance business I wanted nothing more than to be successful! I started my business because I wanted an escape from the constraints of a 9-to-5/teaching job! And when I first started my business I was moving from a place of creativity – everything I did was motivated by feelings. What I felt when I saw something, and mimicking that thing because it felt right at the time… But, moving from this creative space left me feeling unclear, chaotic, messy, and organized. And I was actually blocking myself from creativity in my business because I lacked structure. In episode #185 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into some actions you can take to gain structure in your online dance business so that you can start to bring in money, have peace of mind, and unlock creativity you never knew existed. After you listen, I would love to know what your thoughts were. Hit me up on Instagram @erinpride and let me know.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   DancePreneur Academy is Currently Closed! I am focused on helping dance professionals launch virtual group training programs and increase revenue to 5k months. BUT fear not friend, I'll be back... Sign-up for the waitlist here -> https://bit.ly/Dpa2022

There are so many fears we have when first starting a business. We think we aren't good enough, smart enough, our offer isn't valuable enough, etc. When I first started my online dance business, I had this fear. I don't have a business degree. How can I be a business coach? Who am I to want this kind of life? But I learned that my experiences are valuable and that my limiting beliefs were the only things holding me back. In episode #184 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I introduce you to a client I'm working with right now, Savanna Svoboda and we dive into: Fears she faced around thinking she wasn't qualified enough Who she needed to become to release this fear and build a program that was in her heart And the changes that have happened since releasing this fear After you listen, head over to Instagram and tag me @erinpride and let me know if you can relate to any of these limiting beliefs.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   DancePreneur Academy is Currently Closed! I am focused on helping dance professionals launch virtual group training programs and increase revenue to 5k months. BUT fear not friend, I'll be back... Sign-up for the waitlist here -> https://bit.ly/Dpa2022

You know exactly what you want to offer. You know what you want to put into your program. And, you know your audience is out there, but you're not sure how to get to them! You hear someone say, or you read in an article, or you were told by your business coach that email marketing is the work you need to be doing to get more clients.  They tell you exactly how it works. So you send out the emails saying this is me and this is what I do. Work with me!  But this doesn't work for you and you don't understand why… In episode #183 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into just that. I talk: Open rates, click rates, and response rates Factors to consider when you're thinking about email marketing Having the right people in your email list And more So why isn't email marketing working for you? Tag me on Instagram @erinpride and let me know.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   DancePreneur Academy is Currently Closed! I am focused on helping dance professionals launch virtual group training programs and increase revenue to 5k months. BUT fear not friend, I'll be back... Sign-up for the waitlist here -> https://bit.ly/Dpa2022

If you're anything like me or my clients… You want to be the best at what you do. You want to be the go-to program that clients rave about. And, you want your clients to be living their best lives as a result of working with you! In episode #182 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into 4 steps you can take to ensure that your online dance business is getting your clients results: Identify Document Assess Clarify  Which step are you working on? Tag me on Instagram @erinpride and let me know.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   DancePreneur Academy, my group coaching program where I help you (the dance professional) launch a virtual group training program & increase revenue to 5k months is now open for enrollment.  Schedule your exploration call to see if my program will work for you -->https://bit.ly/Dpa2022

What do you have experience in? What are you educated in? And by educated, that could be educated through the streets of life or educated in school. And, what have you gotten results in for yourself or someone else? This is the framework I used to decide what kind of online dance business I wanted to build. And in episode #181 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into that!  I share that framework so you can use it to help you identify:  what kind of online dance business or program you can start now and,  where to focus your energy. After you listen, tag me on IG @erinpride and let me know your biggest take-away.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   DancePreneur Academy is Currently Closed! I am focused on helping dance professionals launch virtual group training programs and increase revenue to 5k months. BUT fear not friend, I'll be back... Sign-up for the waitlist here -> https://bit.ly/Dpa2022

Someone asked me the other day what kind of programs my clients build inside of DancePreneur Academy… So today I want to put DancePreneur Academy on Front Street! In episode #180 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I talk: The kinds of programs my clients are building  The success they have had thus far What DancePreneur Academy is Why I created it Who it's for Who it's not for And the application process to enroll After you listen to the episode head on over to Instagram, tag me @erinpride and let me know what stood out to you.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   DancePreneur Academy is Currently Closed! I am focused on helping dance professionals launch virtual group training programs and increase revenue to 5k months. BUT fear not friend, I'll be back... Sign-up for the waitlist here -> https://bit.ly/Dpa2022

You know you need to raise your prices, but… You haven't seen success with your low-priced offers so you don't believe you can have success with a higher-priced offer.  You do not feel worthy.  You don't feel like your program is worth more money, and it might not be, but in this episode, I talk about how to change that! In episode #179 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into the action steps you can take to connect to your worth and begin to be bold, claiming what you want for your life and finances. After you listen to the episode head on over to Instagram, tag me @erinpride and let me know what stood out to you.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes  Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   DancePreneur Academy is Currently Closed! I am focused on helping dance professionals launch virtual group training programs and increase revenue to 5k months. BUT fear not friend, I'll be back... Sign-up for the waitlist here -> https://bit.ly/Dpa2022

Today you plan the heck out of your dance class!  You have your music ready, your counts, your exercises… everything. Then you walk into the class and everything changes! You make the choreography a little easier or more difficult. You switch counts.  Or you may decide to scrap your lesson altogether and meditate with your students because the energy is just off. Has that ever happened to you? Adjusting your lesson because of student interaction… It's a shame that in the online space people make it seem so easy. And, it's misleading! It's not easy, but getting your clients results and seeing their transitions is rewarding! In episode #178 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into: How your values as a Dance Educator/dance professional might be getting diluted  How pre-recorded video for your online dance program may be affecting your revenue and integrity How I help my clients create a curriculum that is results-driven instead of “them”-driven So tell me friend, have you ever taken a pre-recorded course for your online dance business? Did you finish it? And what did you think about it? Tag me on IG @erinpride and let me know!   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   I am looking for 10 dance professionals who want a simple process to increase their revenue to 5K consistent months by launching a virtual group training program based on their zone of genius.  Step by step, I'll show you exactly what to do. It's simple and it works. If you want to learn more visit https://bit.ly/Dpa2022.  We start in March!

Are you hiding from your calling and not sharing your value? And let me clarify when I say hiding from your calling. I mean hiding from the discomfort. It's usually the discomfort that pushes us into what we are called to be in the next season. It was the discomfort of being at my job, realizing I didn't want to be there anymore that propelled me into my next calling of starting my online dance business. In episode #177 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I challenge you to ask yourself the question: am I really too busy or am I hiding from the discomfort of discovering my calling? I talk: Excuses you are making that are causing you not to take action What you're afraid of What you have to lose And what not taking action will cost you, emotionally and financially After you listen to the episode head on over to Instagram, tag me @erinpride and let me know if you're really too busy or if you're hiding from the discomfort of discovering your calling?   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   I am looking for 10 dance professionals who want a simple process to increase their revenue to 5K consistent months by launching a virtual group training program based on their zone of genius.  Step by step, I'll show you exactly what to do. It's simple and it works. If you want to learn more visit https://bit.ly/Dpa2022.  We start in March!

Will you answer the call?  When the pandemic hit the Universe (I say God) whispered into many people's ears showing us there was another way to live. Answering this call comes with darkness we must face because it is that darkness that makes the light so much more enjoyable! In episode #176 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into the darkness I faced when first starting my online dance business and what I did to find the light. I talk: Feeling the call to leave my full-time dance teaching job  Being broke and not managing my money well  Fear of what others would think  Guilt  How I overcame these challenges  The lessons I learned  And how all of this brought me to creating DancePreneur Academy  After you listen to the episode head on over to Instagram, tag me @erinpride and let me know your biggest takeaway. Let's have a conversation.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes   Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   I am looking for 10 dance professionals who want a simple process to increase their revenue to 5K consistent months by launching a virtual group training program based on their zone of genius.  Step by step, I'll show you exactly what to do. It's simple and it works. If you want to learn more visit https://bit.ly/Dpa2022.  We start in March!

Have you niched down in your online dance business? When many people in the online space talk about niching down they are talking about niching down on their person. They're describing demographics. But the other part of niching down has to do with the problem you solve and the unique way you solve it. If you're confused, don't worry. Get ready to take notes because this one is jam-packed! In episode #175 of the Dance Boss Podcast I dive into: The mainstream way of niching down vs the money-making way of niching down Why you need to stop hiding behind “inclusivity”  Diluting your gifts by offering too many things to too many people  What actions you can take to clarify your niche and make money So tell me, have you niched down your person, problem, and solution?   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   I am looking for 10 dance professionals who want a simple process to increase their revenue to 5K consistent months by launching a virtual group training program based on their zone of genius.  Step by step, I'll show you exactly what to do. It's simple and it works. If you want to learn more visit https://bit.ly/Dpa2022.  We start in March!

I get it… no one knows you or your offer exists. You are swimming around in this online dance business space thinking, “I need to grow my audience… I need to build my following!” But it's not about your following or audience.  It's about you learning how to speak to your audience!  Your buyer is already in your audience, but they are not buying from you because you are not speaking to them! In episode #174 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive deep into this. And come hang out with me on Instagram @erinpride   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   I am looking for 10 dance professionals who want a simple process to increase their revenue to 5K consistent months by launching a virtual group training program based on their zone of genius.  Step by step, I'll show you exactly what to do. It's simple and it works. If you want to learn more visit https://bit.ly/Dpa2022.  We start in March!

What impact has being an artist had on your life? As I reflect on my business growth journey and the challenges I had, I see parallels between what I was struggling with and what the impact of being an artist had on my life. My relationship with money, how I price services, how I feel about volunteer work, etc. I had to shift my perspectives and unlearn a lot in order to create my own definition of success in business. In episode #173 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into having an artist mindset with money in your online dance business.  I talk: Money Our relationship to money as creatives Blocks that can arise when you start making money and raising your prices After you listen, head over to DM me on Instagram @erinpride. Let me know if you are currently charging based on: What you need for the lifestyle you want to create Guilt and everyone being able to afford your offer   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes    Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   I am looking for 10 dance professionals who want a simple process to increase their revenue to 5K consistent months by launching a virtual group training program based on their zone of genius.  Step by step, I'll show you exactly what to do. It's simple and it works. If you want to learn more visit https://bit.ly/Dpa2022.  We start in March!

Let me tell you something I wish I knew a long time ago… A great performer, with lots of street cred DOES NOT = being a good dance educator! A business degree doesn't = a good business coach! And credentials don't = mastery status! In episode #172 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into this further and talk about how it related to your online dance business. I talk: the different stages of experience why each stage is valuable and how each plays a role in developing your business What are your thoughts on this perspective?   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes  Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   DancePreneur Academy is Currently Closed! I am focused on helping dance specialists create 5K consistent months with my signature virtual group training program. BUT fear not friend, I'll be back… in the meantime, join the waitlist. https://bit.ly/dpawaitlist

How did shifting to a dance specialist model in my online dance business make me more money? I'll give you three ways: More exposure Increased client transformation Raised my prices!  In episode # 171 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into this further. After you listen, hit me up on Instagram @erinpride and tell me which do you want most: More exposure Increased client transformation Raised prices!  Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes  Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   DancePreneur Academy is Currently Closed! I am focused on helping dance specialists create 5K consistent months with my signature virtual group training program. BUT fear not friend, I'll be back… in the meantime, join the waitlist. https://bit.ly/dpawaitlist